musicMagpie – Turning sustainability ambition into operational efficiency

Known for giving consumer tech a second life, musicMagpie wanted to extend that same sustainability ethos to their own operations. With our energy control solution, they achieved up to 30% reduction in oil consumption and 28% reduction in gas use, proving that small changes can deliver big results.

Industry

Retail

Number of sites

28 %

Savings delivered

months payback period

Tonnes of CO2 saved

Context

musicMagpie offer a simple solution for people decluttering, making cash payments for used tech and entertainment consumables, including mobile devices, games, CDs, DVDs, books and even LEGO!

Sustainability sits at the heart of musicMagpie’s business model. As a company built on re-use and recycling, they recognised that true environmental leadership also meant reducing their own energy footprint.

After improving the sustainability of their packaging, they turned their attention to energy use within their operations.

Located in older industrial buildings, the challenge was significant, but the potential to cut emissions and improve efficiency was clear.
musicMagpie explored several energy control suppliers before choosing ArcSett for our user-friendly platform, transparent approach, and proven track record in industrial efficiency.

Solution

Our installation team worked closely with musicMagpie’s on-site maintenance team to ensure a smooth, disruption-free rollout.

We installed temperature sensors across key zones, areas that previously lacked monitoring, along with shutter door controls and a centralised management system providing full visibility of heating performance.

The system also included role-based access, ensuring only authorised users could adjust settings, helping maintain consistent, efficient operation.

We also provided training and post-installation support to musicMagpie’s sustainability and maintenance teams to make sure the system continued to deliver results.

Impact

Following installation, oil consumption dropped by 30% between February and April, while gas use at one site fell by 28%.

musicMagpie’s internal data confirmed these improvements, highlighting a significant reduction in both energy use and associated emissions.

The results were strong enough that the company committed to rolling out a second system at another site.

musicMagpie has seen some fantastic results since install. To the point where we signed off on a second system at another one of our sites. I would highly recommend ArcSett for your energy control solution and you are welcome to attend our site if you so wish.

Phil Marples,
Group head of Sustainability.